AI Leaders Call for Slowing Down Development Amid Safety Concerns Leaders of major AI companies in the United States unanimously called on September 12 to slow down the development of advanced AI models amid growing concerns about AI safety. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced that the company would not pursue an initial public offering (IPO) this year.According to reports from CNBC and others on September 13, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, published a lengthy blog post urging the AI industry to collectively slow the pace of AI technology's rapid advancement September 13, 2026

Korea Post Launches Special Delivery Service for Chuseok 2026 Korea Post (우정사업본부) is implementing an emergency work system to ensure prompt delivery during the Chuseok holiday.On September 13, Korea Post announced that it will operate a '2026 Chuseok Special Delivery Period' from September 14 to 29.During this period, the agency expects to receive approximately 14.33 million parcel mail items nationwide, averaging about 1.43 million packages per day, similar to last year's Chuseok volume. To accommodate this, 24 major post offices and three logistics September 13, 2026

Korea and Uzbekistan Aim for Unmatched Cooperation Through Local Government Collaboration Korea and Uzbekistan are exploring ways to achieve tangible economic cooperation through local government collaboration, focusing on investment and job creation. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol emphasized the need for both countries to create "unmatched cooperation" that leverages regional strengths.Koo made these remarks during the Korea-Uzbekistan Local Government Cooperation Forum held in Seoul on September 11. The forum was co-hosted by the Korea Assoc September 13, 2026

South Korea to Launch Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Production Trials The South Korean government is set to initiate large-scale green hydrogen production trials, targeting capacities between 50 to 100 megawatts in areas rich in renewable energy. This initiative aims to expand the clean hydrogen production base, leveraging operational experience from electrolysis facilities in Jeju.The Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment announced on September 13 that the '2026 Global Green Hydrogen Forum' will take place from September 14 to 16 at the Jeju International Co September 13, 2026

Government Implements Special Waste Collection System for Chuseok Holiday The government is activating a special waste collection system to prepare for the surge in household waste during the Chuseok holiday. It will also focus on inspecting excessive packaging of holiday gift sets and monitoring the accumulation of recyclables such as paper and plastic.The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on September 13 that it will implement a "Special Management Plan for Household Waste during the Chuseok Holiday" in collaboration with local governments, the K September 13, 2026

Korea University of Technology and Defense Transition Center to Merge, Expanding Job Training for Veterans 정부가 전역예정군인의 직업훈련과 취업 지원을 강화하기 위해 한국기술교육대학교와 국방전직교육원을 통합한다. 국방전직교육원의 군인 맞춤형 전직 지원 경험에 한기대의 직업훈련 인프라를 결합해 장기·전문 훈련까지 지원 범위를 넓힌다는 구상이다. 고용노동부와 국방부는 관계부처 합동 '공공기관 기능개혁 추진방안'의 후속 조치로 한기대와 국방전직교육원의 통합을 추진한다고 13일 밝혔다. 한기대는 고용서비스정책학과와 고용직업능력개발센터를 운영하며 고용서비스와 정책 개발 기능을 수행하고 있다. 민간 훈련기관과 September 13, 2026

Korea's Supply Chain Restructured Through Third Countries Amid US-China Tensions The prolonged trade conflict between the United States and China is leading to a restructuring of Korea's supply chain, with connections to the US and China increasingly routed through third countries like Vietnam. While direct economic ties between the US and China have weakened, supply chain links have remained intact. However, experts warn that if the US intensifies regulations such as origin rules or circumvention export investigations, the trade pressures faced by third countries could spil September 13, 2026

U.S. Rate Hike Concerns Rise Amid Soaring Global Oil Prices 미국의 기준금리 인상 가능성과 국제유가 급등이라는 겹악재가 글로벌 금융시장을 흔들면서 국내 경제에도 경고등이 켜졌다. 금융당국은 경제·금융 수장들이 참여하는 'F4' 회의를 열고 국내 금융시장과 실물경제에 미칠 영향을 점검한다.13일 금융당국에 따르면 정부는 미국 연방공개시장위원회(FOMC)의 기준금리 결정 결과가 공개되는 오는 17일 확대거시경제금융회의를 개최할 예정이다.회의는 경제부총리가 주재하며 금융위원장과 한국은행 총재, 금융감독원장 등 이른바 'F4'가 참석한다. 이형일 경제부총리 September 13, 2026

Seoul Bar Association Advocates for Constitutional Right to Legal Counsel The Sangju Police Station in North Gyeongsang Province has sparked controversy by announcing that it could restrict legal counsel participation during suspect interrogations for certain types of crimes. In response, the Seoul Bar Association has raised strong objections. Following this, the National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters conducted a nationwide survey of police stations.On September 13, the Seoul Bar Association stated that it formally requested action regarding the September 13, 2026

Shinhan Card Partners with Kakao to Offer AI-Driven Financial Services Shinhan Card is launching a service that allows users to receive card recommendations and access financial content through conversation, in collaboration with Kakao's artificial intelligence (AI) services.On September 13, Shinhan Card announced that it will provide its services, including card recommendations and financial lifestyle content, through 'ChatGPT for Kakao.' This marks the first time a domestic card company has integrated Kakao's AI services to offer financial services.The services i September 13, 2026